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Advertisements At 46 years old, Wanda Steward was unable to read. Within a year, thanks to her determination, she became a published children’s book author. The Southwest Philadelphia resident says she never took high school academics seriously; and having a child at 18 did not help matters, as she was left with no option but […]

Advertisements While The Roots currently exists in New York, they’re originally from Philly, and they’ve returned to their hometown for a special project. The Roots MC, Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter, is now serving as a Philadelphia tour guide focused on attracting black tourists. The new documentary-style ad campaign will be called “We Got You.” Philadelphia’s […]

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Advertisements Netflix released Yance Ford’s award winning documentary Strong Island on September 15th. The film centers on the death of Ford’s brother, William Ford Jr. in 1992. Ford expertly guides the viewer through his family’s experience as African-American’s in society leading up to and following the murder of Ford Jr. Ford Jr. was killed while […]

Advertisements In a recent interview with BBC Radio 4, it was revealed by Roald Dahl’s widow that the main character in his classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was intended to be a black child. The children’s book was adapted into two different films – the 1971 version and the 2005 version. Both featured a […]

Advertisements Shotguns firing and chain link fences on balconies – these are just some of the things you’ll hear about on Open Mike Eagle’s new album Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, due to be released November 2017. Much of this album is a reflection of his childhood years growing up in Chicago near the now […]

Advertisements According to the experts at the New York Times, The Mandala Research firm located in Alexandria, VA says that “…nearly one-fifth of African Americans take one or more international trips per year.” As the population in the United States grows in leaps and bounds, more people are travelling abroad everyday. Many individuals travel internationally […]

Advertisements After issuing a polarizing statement regarding the white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville, President Trump set up a meeting to “explain” with the only African-American Republican in the Senate—Senator Tim Scott. Scott is a conservative who had previously encouraged Trump to meet with influential African-Americans to better understand their culture. Scott has also expressed revulsion […]

Advertisements Hurricane Irma touched down on the Florida coast last week, causing widespread damage and displacement. Unfortunately, history has shown that relief aid is dispersed among Florida’s predominantly white areas or tourist destinations like Miami. Poor areas like Overtown and Liberty city receive relief last and are forced to rely on their community’s own man […]

Advertisements More and more schools are creating accelerators, competitions, and classes designed to get student ideas off the ground. As a result, students aren’t waiting to graduate to get started, they’re using their connections at school and the support they’re getting to create fascinating startups. We’ve collected 6 of our favorites. 1. Ataria NYC Founded by […]

Advertisements Beauty is one of the fastest-growing industries in the start-up world. Check out and support these 9 companies founded by people of color. 1. Juvias Place Chichi Eburu founded her company to create eyeshadow that will show up on darker skin. Her palates and packaging are inspired by African culture and have quickly become […]